Middle School Teacher Salary in Portland, OR
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The median middle school teacher in the Portland area earns $89,590 a year, 39% above the U.S. median ($64,370) and 14% above the Oregon median ($78,350). Half of the 3,540 middle school teachers there earn between $70,830 and $100,610.
Median $89,590
10th: $58,27090th: $108,610
| Annual pay | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $58,270 | $49,360 | $48,080 |
| 25th percentile | $70,830 | $60,870 | $58,530 |
| Median | $89,590 | $78,350 | $64,370 |
| 75th percentile | $100,610 | $94,160 | $80,490 |
| 90th percentile | $108,610 | $100,250 | $102,540 |
| Average | $87,380 | $77,690 | $72,030 |
| Jobs | 3,540 | 6,940 | 620,090 |
Portland, OR ranks 11th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for middle school teacher pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($105,030).
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Check my payMiddle school teacher pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $105,030
- Seattle, WA: $102,560
- Riverside, CA: $100,810
- Sacramento, CA: $99,360
- Salt Lake City, UT: $98,880
- Los Angeles, CA: $98,370
- New York, NY: $96,500
- Hartford, CT: $96,030
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Similar jobs in Portland, OR
- Elementary School Teacher: $82,330
- High School Teacher: $84,120
- Preschool Teacher: $45,310
- Teaching Assistant: $45,280
- Substitute Teacher: $61,190
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.